Sauereisen Corrosion Specialist To Lead Pittsburgh's NACE Chapter

Pittsburgh, PA — Luis F. Granes, Latin America Manager for Sauereisen, a third-generation manufacturer of corrosion-resistant materials, was recently appointed president of the National Association of Corrosion Engineers (NACE) Pittsburgh Chapter. NACE International is a leading trade association for the corrosion engineering and science community, and is recognized around the world as the premier authority for corrosion control solutions.

"NACE is a very well-respected organization among several industries dealing with corrosion prevention and control, from chemical processing and water systems to transportation and infrastructure protection," said Sauereisen president, Eric Sauereisen. "We're so pleased that Luis, a valued member of our team, is continuing Sauereisen's legacy within the leadership of the NACE organization."

Granes has been a NACE member since 1987. In addition to his new position as president, Granes is the acting chairman of the NACE Internet Corrosion NACE forum. He is also a founding member of the newly established Society for Protective Coatings (SSPC) Three Rivers Chapter (Pittsburgh). A graduate of the Instituto Universitario de Nuevas Profesiones (I.U.N.P) in Caracas, Venezuela, Granes has been developing Sauereisen operations in Latin America since 1999.

Established in 1899, Sauereisen is a third-generation manufacturer that provides worldwide product distribution of corrosion-resistant materials. The company is dedicated to establishing expertise in the prevention of corrosion and the restoration of structures affected by it. Sauereisen coatings and linings are commonly specified within the aggressive environments of the wastewater, power, food processing and chemical industries.

SOURCE: Sauereisen, Inc.